Samsung ST90 vs Sony W510
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST90 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST90 grades against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W510
| ST90 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST90
| W510 | ST90 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W510
| ST90 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST90 vs the W510.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and W510.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 119g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $150 | $99 |
